Tuesday saw China defeat Malaysia in the smartphone multiplayer war game “Arena of Valor” to win the first gold esports medal in Asian Games history, much to the pleasure of supporters in the biggest esports market in the world. As the gaming industry makes its case for Olympic inclusion, esports, which refers to video games […]
A senior China researcher at Human Rights Watch has urged the WTA to adhere to its principles and not recommence playing tournaments in China until the Peng Shuai issue has been resolved, despite the financial impact of its stance. Former doubles world number one Peng claimed in a now-deleted social media post from 2021 that […]
The women’s soccer squad from China may need to reconsider their plan of attack for the 2018 Women’s World Cup. Due to Wang Xiaoxue’s absence after knee surgery, head coach Shui Qingxia indicated that Wang Shanshan, a prolific goal scorer, may be utilized as a center defender. The coach suggested Shanshan as a suitable stand-in […]
At the women’s world boxing championships in New Delhi, three Indian boxers secured their spots in the semifinals, including Nikhat Zareen, who is the reigning world champion. Lovlina Borgohain, who won an Olympic bronze medal, also confirmed a semifinal spot. Nitu Ganghas and Saweety Boora continued India’s strong run through the tournament, and all four […]
India’s home World Cup got off to a great start as Sarabjot Singh and Varun Tomar both achieved podium finishes in the first event of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup held in Bhopal. Sarabjot claimed India’s first gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event, defeating Ruslan Lunev of Azerbaijan 16-0 in […]
Despite an enticing offer by the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China worth $25 million over three years, Dwyane Wade has announced that if he does decide to play next season, it will be for the Miami Heat. https://twitter.com/nybulletins/status/1028541741463465989 “If I’m playing the game of basketball this year, it’ll be in a Miami uniform,” Wade said at the […]
Beijing, China—Wendell Brown, was on the bad end of a court hearing on Thursday, receiving 4 years in prison for nothing more than just a bar fight. Brown is a former linebacker who played at Ball State from 2004 to 2008. He moved on from that to play some years in the Canadian Football League. […]
